Pics of the X-Amp stereo 70watter

[stuwee]

The 70 wpc stereo 'little guy' amp, here it is with my vintage Olsen ME-38 Stereo Level Indicator hooked up just for 's, the level dials made it easy to match levels for clipping. The pics don't show well, sorry my cam sucks.

 

[speakerman1]

Man that thing is small.
Larry

 

[laatsch55]

Is the indicator line level??

 

[stuwee]

Man that thing is small.
Larry

The MX-800U is 17" wide, 7" tall and 16 1/2" deep, weighs about 25lbs, the X is just a teeny little thang, I can pick it up in one hand.

I have the Yammie on now, man am I missing the X-Amp, I have very good ears, and even from my listening session late last night, I hear a huge diff in the sound. The Yammie is no slouch, the 90's MX series is very well respected for it's power and current capabilities. I paid big bucks for it, almost $400, the MX-1000U which is only a little more powerfull sells in the $600+ range.

I'm, thinkin' I need to let her go now, should I sell? Or keep it awhile when the economy and prices go back up? I'd hate to sell it for $250

 

[laatsch55]

Are you sure the Yammie is everything it can be??
Nevermind 90's BPC.

 

[stuwee]

Is the indicator line level??

Yeppers, Has a calibration switch for scope set up. I just used the level dials on the front to make it hit 0db when I heard it start to clip. then backed them off a smidge to be safe. they are super fast rise and decay, old school is da best

One sold for $78 recently, I got mine for a $10 years ago. http://cgi.ebay.com/VINTAGE-LAFAYETE-ST ... 2a0ea88e55

I'm thinkin' about some Marantz blue VU's for the X's, I see them for sale every now and then, not sure if I could calibrate them properly tho.

 

[speakerman1]

Well every thing is on its way for the mod. I guess if we ever make up our minds about the power mod we could install it.

Larry

 

[stuwee]

Are you sure the Yammie is everything it can be??
Nevermind 90's BPC.

I got it because of great reviews for difficult loads and high current output, not many amps are rated at 1ohm loads, they have to be pretty stable or magic smoke

specs here, http://www.wired4sound.net.au/amplifier ... mx_800.htm

It has a magical midrange where the ML's shine, great soundstage....so why doesn't it measure up to my ears now? dunno, the dreaded synergy rears its ugly head, ain't nirvana grand??

 

[laatsch55]

Can't assess the power mod till I get my hands on one.

 

[speakerman1]

There are pics of the 150s in the other thread.
Larry

 

[Web Police]

I received the X-amp from the stumeister today along with some wonderful designed cards. I wont get the chance to fire it up till the weekend, but thought I would post some pics. The top screws were loose from stuwee cranking on it so what the hay I opened her up.

 

[stuwee]

Glad it got there safe, looks alot like the monos inside, you think the use the same trannie? I didn't have time to to mix tapes for ya's before mailing stuff out, I'll hit ya'll soon with some!